Go wild over Africa with Topdeck

Leading youth travel brand Topdeck has
launched its 2013/14 Africa brochure featuring 17 trips
which include wildlife spotting in the Maasai Mara, gorilla
trekking in Uganda and climbing the world’s tallest sand
dunes in Namibia.

A 5% early payment option applies to all
trips, which range from seven to 58 days, when booked and
paid in full six months in advance.

They include the new
Rivers Lakes & Mountains whichtravels from
Johannesburg to Nairobi with highlights including a Kruger
National Park safari, a cruise in Chobe National Park,
Victoria Falls and optional gorilla and chimp treks from
NZ$4299* per person + US$1120 local payment
for the 44-day itinerary. The 36-day itinerary travels from
Livingstone to Nairobi from NZ$3539* +
US$970 local payment.

Topdeck has also introduced the
56-day Grand African Adventure travelling from Cape
Town to Nairobi from NZ$4936* + US$1620 local payment which includes
Namib Naukluft Park, a night in Cheetah Park, a safari in
Etosha National Park, a cultural walk in the Kalahari,
Victoria Falls and Lake Malawi.

An additional US$560
permit applies to both itineraries for those wishing to take
part in gorilla and chimp trekking excursions.

Other trips
include the 22-day Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger
which features three nights on the magical ‘Spice
Island’ of Zanzibar from NZ$2209* +
US$610 local payment.

All trips feature small group sizes
of no more than 24 people (average of 16) and travel
overland in safari trucks which include lockers, power
points and a freezer. Accommodation is a combination of
hotels, hostels and campsites staying in two-person dome
tents with thick foam mattresses. Most meals are included in
each trip.

Other discounts are available on Topdeck’s
Africa program including a 5% past passenger saving.

For
more information contact Topdeck on 0800 525 366 or visit www.topdeck.travel or your local travel
agent.

*Terms and conditions apply.
Advertised prices include 5% early booking discount.
Discount applies to basic trip price only and for trips
booked and paid six months in advance. Discount does not
apply to local payments, optional activities or gorilla and
chimp permit. Discounts are subject to
availability.

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